Episode

866 The Journey of Living through a Loss
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50:53
Published: Wed Oct 23 2019
Description

DEATH WITH NO REGRETS Losing a loved one is always difficult. Loss is difficult. Sometimes we’re prepared for it. Often, we are not. Either way, we know that death is a part of life. Are there lessons we can learn from the experiences of others? Sometimes sharing your story will help. Other times, listening will help you learn. Someone else’s pain can help you on your journey. It’s a process that must be taken one day at a time. In today’s episode of The School of Greatness, I’ve combined key lessons on handling loss from Bronnie Ware, Grant Cardone, Lindsey Stirling, Chris Guillebeau, Whitney Cummings. Bronnie Ware, Grant Cardone, Lindsey Stirling, Chris Guillebeau, and Whitney Cummings share their stories on this episode and help us learn how to better deal with loss in our lives. Bronnie Ware is a teacher of courage and regret-free living. Having sat by the bedsides of the terminally ill for several years, she knows the pain of dying with regret. She has written three books: The Top Five Regrets of Dying, Your Year for Change, and Bloom. Grant Cardone is the author of eight business books, thirteen business programs, and is the CEO of seven privately held companies. Forbes calls him one of the top social media business influencers in the world. Lindsey Stirling is a violinist, dancer, performance artist, composer, and singer who presents amazing choreographed violin performances. Stirling earned second place on Dancing With The Stars, has been named Forbes magazine’s 30 Under 30 In Music, and was a quarter-finalist position on America’s Got Talent season five. Chris Guillebeau is a NY Times Best Selling Author, speaker, a modern-day explorer, and has been to nearly every country in the world. He is best known for The Art of Non-Conformity blog and book. He has also written guides for travel and small business topics under the brand Unconventional Guides. He organizes the annual World Domination Summit in Portland, Oregon. Whitney Cummings is a talented stand-up comedian, actress, and producer. The creative force behind the CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls, the NBC sitcom Whitney, and the movie The Female Brain. She was also a producer and writer for the ABC revival of Roseanne. These fantastic individuals use their experiences to help us better deal with life’s challenges. So get ready to learn about loss, healing, and recovery on Episode 867. Some Questions I Ask: · How can we get better at expressing our feelings? (13:20) · What was the greatest lesson your mother taught you before she passed? (26:30) · How do you handle loss? (40:00) Lindsey Stirling · What is your goal for healing and recovery? (36:04) · How do you want to feel every day? (41:15) · Do you still do things to make your dad proud? (01:05:45) In This Episode You Will Learn: · The top five (5) regrets people have before they die. (9:10) · Why dreaming is important in your life. (18:45) · Why some people are scared they won’t be able to die. (26:00) · How to deal with losing both family members and friends. (9:03) · The process of dealing with loss and how to get through it. (33:40) · How loss sometimes makes things clearer in your life. (1:00:15) If you enjoyed this episode, check out the video, show notes, more at http://lewishowes.com/866, and follow me on http://instagram.com/lewishowes

Chapters
In this episode of the School of Greatness, host Louis Howes explores the topic of loss and how to live without regret with powerful lessons from losing loved ones.
00:00 - 01:03 (01:03)
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self-improvement
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In this episode of the School of Greatness, host Louis Howes explores the topic of loss and how to live without regret with powerful lessons from losing loved ones.

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866 The Journey of Living through a Loss
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The School of Greatness
The host talks about how many people wake up around the age of 27 to 30 and realize they are on the wrong path.
01:03 - 07:17 (06:14)
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Self-help
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The host talks about how many people wake up around the age of 27 to 30 and realize they are on the wrong path. He shares his experiences in sports, business, fantasy, travel, and family, encouraging people to follow their passion in life.

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866 The Journey of Living through a Loss
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In this episode, the importance of reminiscing with loved ones and finding the courage to say what you need to before it's too late is discussed.
07:17 - 12:16 (04:59)
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Reminiscing
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In this episode, the importance of reminiscing with loved ones and finding the courage to say what you need to before it's too late is discussed. It's highlighted that dying people want to reflect and share their stories, and that some of the best memories are created with close friends.

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866 The Journey of Living through a Loss
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Creating an online course is an effective way to share expertise with a wider audience, build revenue and make a bigger impact.
12:16 - 16:40 (04:24)
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Online Course
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Creating an online course is an effective way to share expertise with a wider audience, build revenue and make a bigger impact. Whether you already have a book or are coaching individuals, an online course can help you scale your business.

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866 The Journey of Living through a Loss
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A man shares his experience of helping a friend overcome her fear by using positive thinking.
16:44 - 18:56 (02:11)
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Positive Thinking
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A man shares his experience of helping a friend overcome her fear by using positive thinking.

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866 The Journey of Living through a Loss
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A man shares with someone his promise to buy a Jaguar for his mom when he was a kid after getting clean from drugs.
18:56 - 21:00 (02:04)
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Drugs
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A man shares with someone his promise to buy a Jaguar for his mom when he was a kid after getting clean from drugs.

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A discussion about the challenges women face when trying to pursue their dreams while also prioritizing their children.
21:00 - 23:01 (02:01)
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Women, Motherhood, Dreams
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A discussion about the challenges women face when trying to pursue their dreams while also prioritizing their children. A woman shares her personal experience and the pressure she feels to sacrifice her dreams for her kids.

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866 The Journey of Living through a Loss
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The speaker reflects on finding hope in loss and discusses the symbolism of the moon.
23:01 - 26:51 (03:50)
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Loss, Symbolism, Insecurity
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The speaker reflects on finding hope in loss and discusses the symbolism of the moon. Additionally, she talks about confronting insecurities and fears.

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866 The Journey of Living through a Loss
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The speaker reflects on the power of nostalgia and how it has taught her important life lessons that she never would have predicted, despite the pain that comes with it.
26:51 - 31:08 (04:16)
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Nostalgia
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The speaker reflects on the power of nostalgia and how it has taught her important life lessons that she never would have predicted, despite the pain that comes with it.

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866 The Journey of Living through a Loss
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The speaker expresses her struggles in creating a long-term plan while experiencing sadness and anxiety.
31:08 - 33:34 (02:26)
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Mental Health
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The speaker expresses her struggles in creating a long-term plan while experiencing sadness and anxiety. She currently only has a one-year plan and hopes to overcome her emotional challenges to develop more comprehensive plans in the future.

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The speaker discusses going through the process of acknowledging and uncovering their emotional baggage with her therapist, instead of sweeping it under the rug, as a helpful process for many people.
33:34 - 37:08 (03:34)
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Emotional baggage
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The speaker discusses going through the process of acknowledging and uncovering their emotional baggage with her therapist, instead of sweeping it under the rug, as a helpful process for many people.

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866 The Journey of Living through a Loss
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Comedian Phoebe Robinson shares how the passing of her father helped to put things into perspective and how she found purpose in earning to help support her family.
37:08 - 45:38 (08:30)
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Coping with loss
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Comedian Phoebe Robinson shares how the passing of her father helped to put things into perspective and how she found purpose in earning to help support her family.

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866 The Journey of Living through a Loss
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The podcast provides strategies and tools to help listeners deal with loss and grief from personal accounts of others in similar situations.
45:38 - 50:22 (04:44)
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Coping with Loss
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The podcast provides strategies and tools to help listeners deal with loss and grief from personal accounts of others in similar situations.

Episode
866 The Journey of Living through a Loss
Podcast
The School of Greatness